Kale Arugula Radicchio Pesto

This creamy flavorful kale pesto will have you reaching for a spoon so you can dig right in. Easy to make and goes with just about everything!

I pretty much died when this pesto made with kale, arugula and radicchio was created. The layer of creamy I have going on here is insane. It’s just enough to leave you wondering if there is a touch of half and half snuck in, but not so much it takes you away from that pesto flavor.

I originally made this while putting my creativity to the test during a recipe testing phase for a campaign I was working on (recipe coming soon). I knew immediately that this had to be included in the recipe, but it was so good it needed a post of it’s own. Lucky you.

So here we are, unveiling this to die for sauce. Ever since it’s creation, I have tried it on many things from pasta to veggies to farro (hint hint, it may go really good on farro).

The best part is that it pairs incredibly with the sauce in my previous post, Maple Miso Balsamic! The flavors that mesh together between these two sauces is incredible. A marriage made in heaven.

I use them both in my recipe coming later this week, and I promise it will be amazing. I was literally licking my plate, good thing I cook and eat my creations in the privacy of my own home. When I say animal style, I am not referring to your order at In N Out.

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If you happen to decide that your belly needs a treat, then please give this a try and let me know right away! Especially if you try it with my Maple Miso Balsamic Sauce, you will not be sorry. You can leave a comment here, find me on Facebook or tag me on Instagram at veggiesdontbite #veggiesdontbite so I don’t miss it!

Place ingredients into a food processor or blender and blend until pureed. Serve hot or cold.

Recipe Notes

The Earthbound Farms brand mix is the one I used however you can also simply buy each one separately and mix in, in a 2:2:1:1 ratio with the mizuna and radicchio being the 1.

If you can't find them all, then simply use what you find just make sure the total cups needed are the same.

You can add more or less veggie broth (or water for raw) depending on consistency you want.

Nutrition Facts

Kale Arugula Radicchio Pesto

Amount Per Serving

Calories 644Calories from Fat 549

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 61g94%

Saturated Fat 4g20%

Trans Fat 0g

Polyunsaturated Fat 0g

Monounsaturated Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg0%

Sodium 124mg5%

Potassium 752mg21%

Total Carbohydrates 19g6%

Dietary Fiber 3g12%

Sugars 3g

Protein 14g28%

Vitamin A24.2%

Vitamin C33.9%

Calcium4.3%

Iron32.1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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This looks soooo delicious! I love pesto as you know and I love the radicchio in it..what a great blend! And of course, I’m obsessed with pine nuts and know how creamy and buttery they are, so I can imagine how delicious this is. Super simple too! Love that beautiful green color. This would be sooo yummy on pasta!

Thanks Brandi! It goes great on pasta and on top of my new recipe coming tomorrow. All greens in the mix were an awesome addition because I wouldn’t normally use them, but they turned out awesome!! And I love pine nuts too. I hadn’t used them in some time but got back on the addiction train!

I’ve never thought about including radicchio in my pesto – love it! The new favorite is either an arugula or basil pesto on top of grilled veggies or stone fruits. This pesto would be a great addition to the lineup.

Thanks so much Ryan! We love pesto, such an easy and healthy way to feed the kids, so always coming up with new varieties. I actually have another one coming out soon! But this is my creamiest version, those pine nuts are just so buttery! Love arugula too, and on top of stone fruits? YUM! Peaches and nectarines are a huge favorite right now!

Hi Jenny! I’d definitely use a combo of arugula and spinach. On its own the arugula would probably be a tad to strong. The radicchio definitely helps balance the flavor in this. Let me know how it goes!

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